Interim Commercial Finance Director — FP&A & Value Creation

Russam; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Russam's client, an established private equity-backed financial services business, seeks an experienced Interim Commercial Finance Director to strengthen commercial financial leadership, enhance business insight and support strategic objectives.

Reporting to the CFO, the role leads FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, partnering with marketing, operations and technology to optimise profitability, margins and growth, with a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading commercial finance and FP&A functions.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Experience in private equity-backed environments preferred.
• Ability to partner with marketing, operations and technology functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive understanding of commercial performance, profitability, gross margins and unit economics.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting for senior management, Board and shareholders.
• Partner with commercial teams to optimise investment, resource allocation and customer economics.
• Develop robust financial models to assess opportunities, initiatives and partnerships.
• Oversee revenue recognition processes and financial controls.
• Support long-term strategic planning and value creation initiatives.
• Assist shareholder reporting and exit-readiness activities as needed.
• Lead and develop the finance team to deliver rapid, measurable improvements.

Skills

Commercial finance leadership

FP&A

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management information

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Team development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Russam's client, an established private equity-backed financial services business, seeks an experienced Interim Commercial Finance Director to strengthen commercial financial leadership, enhance business insight and support strategic objectives.

Reporting to the CFO, the role leads FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, partnering with marketing, operations and technology to optimise profitability, margins and growth, with a hands-on leadership style.